Sony HI-MD Audio File
General Information
| Title | HMA File Extension |
| Extension | .hma |
| Full Form | Sony HI-MD Audio File |
| File Type | Audio File |
| Developer | Sony Corporation |
| MIME Type | audio/x-oma |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store audio |
| Additional Functions | Metadata storage |
| Features | ATRAC3 compression, Encrypted |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Lossy compression |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Limited |
Use Cases
| Music Playback | Yes |
| Portable Devices | Yes |
| Archiving | Rarely |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | DRM protection |
| Best Practices | Regular backup |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early 2000s |
| Latest Version | N/A |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .oma, .aa3, .atrac |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 SonicStage |
Discontinued | Windows |